AvatarRand Lemley

Rand has been playing board games since childhood and discovered the world of modern euros while living abroad as a teenager. He believe games reflect the culture that creates them, which underscores the importance of inclusivity and conversation in the hobby. Rand lives in Boston with his wife and adorable EV, and may be found cycling the suburbs on the weekends.

Tokyo Game Market Spring 2020 Preview: The Latest in Japanese Board Games

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In the midst of a slew of cancelled board game conventions due to the pandemic, I have some great news to share! Like its sister show in Osaka previously, Tokyo Game Market is still happening! Irresponsible, you say? Not at all. This event is the 20th anniversary of the original Tokyo Game Market and an … Read more

Tokyo Game Market Fall ’19 Preview

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In my role as with the First Look area at PAX Unplugged, North America’s second largest tabletop convention, I constantly seek new titles to invigorate our show with new life, shining a spotlight on the best of what’s going on worldwide in board gaming. That’s why I’m paying special attention to Tokyo Game Market (TGM) … Read more

10 Japanese Board Games Worth Checking Out

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Play is a universal activity. Though we often focus on the types of games from our own region, healthy tabletop design culture exists around the world. Titles from countries such as Argentina, Nigeria, Brazil, Iran, Indonesia, India, Korea, Taiwan, and Japan join the familiar western publishers at Spiel in Essen, Germany each fall. In this … Read more